Tuesday, September 28, 2021

M. Pujol Interview- Design

 On Monday I had an informal interview with Michelle Pujol and got her views on my research sub-questions.

"How do you develop your designs?"

Michelle's respone

Michelle explained how starts with many ideas but that she sets parameters to focus her personal design briefs. She finds references which she then uses to ask herself," how can the reference be incorporated into a function or a non-functional piece."

She also gave me a few suggestions to apply to my own work. The tips included taking photos whilst manufacturing as other ideas arise. This is so the original design can be completed and the other designs can be returned to a later stage. Unfinished pieces should only be given a limited shelf life. She explained how she kept her unfinished pieces visible so that they can inspire new designs but also so that they are a reminder that they need to be completed. When manufacturing becomes overwhelming taking a step back is a good way to get a new perspective.

My Response

I struggled to find a starting point for my designs so Michelle's tips were very useful. I looked at my plant castings from last year and decided that their shelf life was up. I did not follow her suggestion about finishing the original design. Whilst I worked on my sunflower earpiece I realized I spent a lot of time working on perfecting the size of the sunflower that it was more substantial for me to produce a collection with the sunflowers I cast.

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